Golden Meadow, LA (ZIP 70357) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (11 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2018.
Golden Meadow has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2023.
Golden Meadow has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2001.
Golden Meadow has experienced 6 hurricanes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.5B in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
Golden Meadow has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 3, 2012.
Golden Meadow has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Golden Meadow was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 29, 2021, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 29, 2021), causing $500M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1993 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 70357 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), hurricanes (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Golden Meadow, LA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.7M in property damage.
Yes, Golden Meadow (ZIP 70357) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 1996.
Golden Meadow has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 70357 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Aug 29, 2021. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6B in property damage in the Golden Meadow, LA area (ZIP 70357). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →